School spirit, fast racing and plenty of smiles were on display at the 2026 Paddle Queensland School Sprint Championships, held at the Lake Samsonvale Water Sports Association on Tuesday, 8 September.
Students from across Queensland came together for a full day of sprint racing, with paddlers competing across 500m singles and doubles racing and 200m singles events. From young paddlers experiencing school competition for the first time through to experienced junior athletes, the Championships provided an opportunity to race, learn, represent their school and enjoy being part of Queensland’s growing paddling community.
Across three blocks of competition, students demonstrated speed, determination and great sportsmanship, with plenty of close racing and enthusiastic support from teammates, teachers, coaches and families.
Congratulations Pacific Lutheran College!
A huge congratulations to Pacific Lutheran College, who capped off another outstanding School Championships by taking home the 2026 Paddle Queensland School Sprint Champions Trophy.
Following their success as the 2026 Paddle Queensland School Marathon Champions, Pacific Lutheran College’s Sprint Championship victory is another fantastic achievement for the school’s paddlers, teachers, coaches and supporters.
Congratulations also to every school and student who competed. Regardless of the result, each paddler contributed to a fantastic day and helped showcase the exciting future of school paddling in Queensland.
2026 School Sprint Championship Results
Full results from each competition block are available through Webscorer:
- Block 1 – 2026 PQ School Sprint Championships Results
- Block 2 – 2026 PQ School Sprint Championships Results
- Block 3 – 2026 PQ School Sprint Championships Results
To view a range of photos from the day please head over to our facebook page and go to the 2026 School Sprint Champs album
Thank You
Paddle Queensland extends a big thank you to the Lake Samsonvale Water Sports Association for once again providing a fantastic venue and supporting the delivery of the Championships.
We also gratefully acknowledge the City of Moreton Bay for its continued support of Paddle Queensland and school paddling. This support helps provide opportunities for young people to get active, experience paddlesports and represent their schools in a fun and welcoming competition environment.
A special thank you also goes to our officials, volunteers, teachers, team managers, coaches and parents. Events like the School Sprint Championships simply wouldn’t happen without the many people who give their time to support our young paddlers.
Most importantly, thank you to every student who got on the water and had a go. Whether you won a medal, achieved a personal best, tried a new craft or simply enjoyed racing alongside your schoolmates, we hope you left Lake Samsonvale excited about your next paddling adventure.
Congratulations once again to all competitors and to our 2026 Paddle Queensland School Sprint Champions – Pacific Lutheran College!
More people paddling, More of the Time.